Download Syllabus of Mechanical Engineeing. - HIET

1. Kothari & Nagarath: Basic Electrical Engg. (2 nd Edition), TMH.
2. B.L. Theraja & A.K. Theraja, S.Chand: Electrical Technology(Vol-1).
Deltoro: Electrical Engg Fundamentals, PHI.
BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING( ME – 1003)
Course Code ME - 1003 Credits: 4 L-4, T-1, P-0
Name of the Course Basic Mechanical Engineering
Lectures to be delivered 52 (1 Hr Each) (L = 39, T = 13 for each semester)
Semester End Examination Maximum Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 100 Min. Pass Marks: 40
Continuous Assessment (based on sessional tests (2) 50%,
Tutorials/Assignments 30%,
Quiz/Seminar 10%, Attendance 10%)
Instructions
Max. Marks: 50
1. For Paper Setters: The question paper will consist of five sections A, B, C, D & E. Section E will be
compulsory, it will consist of a single question with 10-20 subparts of short answer type, which will cover
the entire syllabus and will carry 20% of the total marks of the semester end examination for the course.
Section A, B, C & D will have two questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and each
question will carry 20% of the total marks of the semester end examination for the course.
2. For candidates: Candidates are required to attempt five questions in all selecting one question from each
of the sections A, B, C & D of the question paper and all the subparts of the questions in Section E. Use of
non-programmable calculators is allowed.
SECTION – A
First Law of Thermodynamics
Essence and corollaries of the first law, analytical expressions applicable to a process and cycle, internal energy,
enthalpy and specific heats, first law analysis of steady flow, applications of steady flow energy equation to
engineering devices.
Applications of first law of Thermodynamics
Closed and open systems, analysis of non-flow and flow processes for an ideal gas under constant volume
(Isochoric), constant pressure (Isobaric), constant temperature (Isothermal), adiabatic and polytropic conditions.
Analysis of free expansion and throttling processes. Representation of these processes on P-V charts and analysis
of property changes and energy exchange (work and heat) during these processes.
SECTION – B
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Limitations of first law, various statements of second law and their equivalence, application of statements of second
law to heat engine, heat pump and refrigerator. Philosophy of Carnot cycle and its consequences. Carnot theorem
for heat engines and heat pump. Classius inequality, concept and philosophy of entropy and entropy changes
during various processes. Temperature – entropy chart and representation of various processes on it. Third law of
thermodynamics.
SECTION – C
Simple Stresses & Strains
Concept & types of Stresses and strains, Poisson’s ratio, stresses and strain in simple and compound bars under
axial loading, stress strain diagrams, Hooks law, Elastic constants and their relationships. Temperature stress and
strain in simple and compound bars under axial loading, Numerical problems.
Shear Force and Bending Moments
Definitions, SF & BM diagrams for cantilevers, simply supported beams with or without over-hang and calculation of
maximum BM and SF and the point of contraflexture under (i) concentrated loads, (ii) uniformly distributed loads
over whole span or a part of it, (iii) combination of concentrated loads and uniformly distributed loads. Relation
between the rate of loading, the shear force and the bending moments, Numerical Problems.
SECTION – D
Bending Stresses in Beams
Bending Stresses in Beams with derivation of Bending equation and its application to beams of circular, rectangular
I & T Section, Composite beams,
Torsion of Circular Members
Torsion of Solid and hollow circular shafts, Combined bending and torsion, Equivalent torque, Numerical Problems.
Text Books
1. Nag, P.K., “Engineering Thermodynamics”, Tata McGraw – Hill, New Delhi.
2. Yadav, R., Thermal Science and Engineering, Central Publishing House, Allahabad.
3. Strength of Materials – G.H.Ryder – Third Edition in S I units 1969 Macmillan India.
4. Mechanics of Materials – Dr. Kirpal Singh, Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Strength of Materials – Popoy, PHI, New Delhi.
2. Strength of Materials – Sadhu Singh, Khanna Publications.
3. Strength of Materials – A Rudimentary Approach – M.A.Jayaram, Revised Ed. 2001, Sapna Book House,
Bangalore.
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